Hamilton Beach Set 'n Forget 6-Quart Programmable Slow Cooker

The $59.99 Hamilton Beach Set 'n Forget 6 Qt. Programmable Slow Cooker With Spoon/Lid offers all of the basics, plus a spoon rest on the top handle and a thermometer probe that lets you check the temperature of your food.

Blacksumac Piper

This all-in-one security and sensor hub is perfect for small apartment dwellers that want to keep an eye on things at home while they're out. Tech-oriented grads will also like that it can work as a home automation hub thanks to a built-in Z-Wave receiver.